Wrangler 2WD V6-3.8L (2008)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Front Spring - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support it.
4. Remove the front shocks at the lower mountings, See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Front Strut / Shock/Removal.
5. Remove lower suspension arms mounting nuts and bolts from the frame, See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front Lower Control Arm -
Removal.
6. Remove the track bar from the axle bracket, See: Lateral Stabilizer Rod/Service and Repair/Front/Removal.
7. Remove the right side of the drag link from the right side knuckle, See: Steering/Center Link/Service and Repair.
8. Lower the axle until the spring is free from the upper mount.
NOTE: Rotation of the spring and prying down slightly on the axle will aid in removal.
9. Remove the upper spring isolator. (if needed)
10. Pull jounce bumper out of mount. (if needed)
Front Spring - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Install jounce bumper into mount.
2. Install the spring isolator.
NOTE: Rotation of the spring and prying down slightly on the axle will aid in installation.
3. Position the coil spring on the axle pad. It may be necessary to rotate the spring while installing.
4. Raise the axle into position until the spring seats in the upper mount.
5. Install the shock at the axle, See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Front Strut / Shock/Installation.
6. Install the track bar to the axle bracket, See: Lateral Stabilizer Rod/Service and Repair/Front/Installation.
7. Install the lower suspension arms to the frame. Install mounting bolts and nuts finger tight, See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front Lower
Control Arm - Installation.
8. Install the drag link to the right side knuckle, See: Steering/Center Link/Service and Repair.
9. Remove the hydraulic jack from under the axle.
10. Install the wheel and tire assemblies, See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement.
11. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
12. Tighten the lower suspension arms nuts to 169 Nm (125 ft. lbs.) at normal ride height with the vehicle weight.
